Commissioners Minutes October 23, 2017

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9 A.M. in the Commissioners Office, Courthouse. All members present. Andersen stated that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act a copy of which is available on the guest desk. Paul made a motion to accept the agenda. Krotz seconded the motion. All voted aye. Paul made a motion to approve the minutes of 10-16-2017. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Discussion was held reference information that Maximus had sent to the Commissioners reference their service. The Chairman signed the letter of agreement for the coming year.

Discussion was held reference the County’s Planning and Zoning Board appointments. No action was taken at this time.

Jack Arterburn from the Extension Office was scheduled to meet with the Commissioners to give an Extension update. He was unable to be here, so he will reschedule.

Paul made a motion to approve the request from the Rushville Chamber of Commerce for the use of the south parking lot on October 25, 2017 at 5 p.m. for their Halloween Trunk or Treat event. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

At 9:30 A.M. Road Superintendent, Tom Kuester met with the Board. Kuester presented a request for a residential access to the County right of way for Rick Burleigh on 210th Lane south of the truck stop in Gordon. The request was approved.

The board met with J B Thies representative of Security First Bank. Discussion was held for installing an ATM machine in the courthouse. Paul made a motion to sign agreement with Security First Bank pending review from County Attorney. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Dwaine Sones, Building Superintendent, Barb Retzlaff, housekeeping, and Jesse Craiglow of”Extra Hand on Demand” met with the board for discussion on the Courthouse cleaning. After some discussion Paul made a motion to sign contract with Craiglow for the Courthouse with the possibility of re-negotiation after Craiglow looks into cleaning of the Extension Office. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Paul made a motion to approve Barb Retzlaff to work up to 40 hours a week. Krotz seconded the motion. All voted aye.

Assessor Tina Skinner and Consultant Susan Lore met with the board to report on updates and progress being done in Assessor’s Office. Discussion was held on the proposed contract with the county reference Pictometry. Paul made a motion to approve the signing of the contract. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll vote Krotz and Paul aye, Andersen nay.